Principal Hardware Engineer

Principal Hardware EngineerOur TTC facility in Newtown, PA is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design, including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems.The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design, development and evaluation of complex electronic integrated hardware systems. This role leads advanced engineering initiatives, establishes design and performance standards, resolves high-impact technical challenges, and guides cross-functional teams in developing reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable hardware solutions aligned with long-term business and product objectives.As a Principal Hardware Engineer working at the Newtown PA site this role will be key to driving forward the product development goals of the next generation of Flight Test instrumentation products including: Data acquisition systems, high speed recorders and digital radio products.Location: Newtown, PASalary Range: $155,000 to $185,000 annually plus bonusPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.We Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase PlanIInclusive & Supportive Culture *Your Challenge:Lead the design, development and optimization of advanced hardware products to meet functional, performance and manufacturability requirements.Analyze specifications, industry technology standards, and system requirements to determine feasible design approaches and define technical solutions for complex engineering challenges.Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, procedures and manuals while ensuring alignment across technical teams both in product development and initial product production launch.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues, assess technical and economic feasibility and lead engineering teams and project groups through execution.What You Bring:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.15–20+ years of hardware engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility.Expert-level understanding of mixed signal (analog/digital) electronic design, with a focus on high speed communication systems.Expert level understanding of signal and power integrity within PWB design.Industry experience with aviation or military end products .Demonstrated success leading complex hardware design initiatives from concept through validation and release.Strong capability in feasibility analysis, material and component evaluation, system modeling and design optimization.Extensive experience developing test plans, directing validation activities and establishing performance standards.Proven ability to resolve high-impact technical issues and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.Strong documentation, specification development and cross-functional communication skills.Recognized technical mentor and contributor to enterprise-level hardware strategy and innovation.About Us:Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceJoin the WRIGHT Team!TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.To Learn more, please visit us at Curtiss Wright | TTC#LI-TS1No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance StatementThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.SummaryLocation: US-PA-Newtown (TTC)Type: Full time